Closing Event
The closing event of the GREAT project, a Preparatory Action of the Green Deal Data Space funded by the Digital Europe Programme of the European Union, marked the culmination of 20 months of dedicated work and collaboration. Held on April 23rd in Brussels, the event served as a platform to showcase the project's significant milestones, key findings, and collective achievements of the consortium. The day commenced with an opening session featuring keynote speeches from esteemed representatives of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology, Johan Bodenkmap, [...]
From the GREAT and WATERVERSE Experience to Future Water Data Spaces
In a recent collaborative effort, the Green Deal Data Space (GREAT) project joined forces with WATERVERSE and other key entities such as Water Europe, FIWARE Foundation, and Big Data Value Association for an online workshop titled "From the GREAT and WATERVERSE Experience to Future Water Data Spaces." The workshop, held on April 16, 2024, aimed to explore the intersection of data management in the water sector and the broader goals of establishing data spaces in Europe. With the implementation of the EU Strategy for data poised to drive a [...]
GREAT at DSSC Insights
In a recent webinar hosted by the Data Space Support Centre (DSSC), Sébastien Denvil, a Forecast Analyst at ECMWF, shared insights into data spaces and presented the roadmap for the Green Deal Data Space (GREAT) initiative. The webinar offered attendees an overview of the GREAT data space roadmap, highlighting strategic directions for the initiative. For those interested, registration for future events is available on the DSSC website. This event represented a step forward in data sharing and environmental science support, offering valuable insights for stakeholders in the field.
AGU 2023 | GREAT Engages with Earth and Space Scientists at AGU Conference for Environmental Data Advancement
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) conference provided a platform for the Green Deal Data Space (GREAT) initiative to engage with Earth and space scientists on the subject of environmental data management and governance. The conference, known for its comprehensive coverage of topics such as climate change, environmental science, and Earth observation, attracted a diverse audience including researchers, policymakers, and practitioners. GREAT took advantage of this gathering to underscore the importance of accessing complementary data related to environmental issues and the potential for partnerships with organizations like NASA and [...]
Green Data for All INSPIRE Conference 2023
The Roadmap towards a Green Deal Data Space: A Recap of the GREAT Project Session On November 28, 2023, stakeholders and experts convened in Brussels, Belgium, at the Borschette Conference Centre for a pivotal session titled "Roadmap towards a Green Deal Data Space." Hosted by the GREAT project within the Preparatory Action of the Green Deal Data Space (GDDS), this session offered a comprehensive exploration of the project's initial outcomes and progress towards realizing the objectives of the European Green Deal. Key pillars of the GDDS, including the Technical [...]
EuroGeo 2023 | “Building the Green Deal Data Space in a way that contributes to GEO”
Bolzano, Italy, has hosted the EuroGEO Workshop in the Eurac premises the days of 2-4 October 2023. EuroGEO brings together and coordinates activities in Europe that contribute to the initiatives of the Group on Earth Observations (GEO). GEO is at a crossroad with defining its post-25 strategy (currently under public consultation) which is planned to be adopted in November 2023 at the GEO ministerial summit in Cape Town (ZA). The new strategy moves from “Earth observation” to “Earth Intelligence” and shifts the focus from services to equity to [...]
EGI 2023: Empowering Data Spaces – GREAT’s key contributions and collaborations
GREAT actively participated in the EGI 2023 conference held in Poznań, Poland, from June 19th to June 23rd. This annual event gathered international scientific communities, computing and service providers, European projects, security experts, and policymakers to advance research and innovation in data-intensive processing and analytics. The presence of the GREAT project at EGI 2023 marked a continuation of our collaboration with EGI, a partnership that began last year with the project's Kick-off Meeting at the EGI 2022 conference. EGI plays a crucial role as the Technical Coordinator in the [...]
Empowering Europe’s Green Transition: Insights from GREAT’s EGU 2023 activities
The General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) 2023, held in Vienna, Austria, from April 23-28, marked a significant moment for the GREAT project. EGU, a non-profit organization with over 20,000 scientists from across the globe, provided a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange in Earth, planetary, and space sciences. Being a part of EGU 2023 was crucial for GREAT, as it allowed the project to not only showcase its expertise and contributions but also foster international collaborations, extending its impact and reach in the field of Earth and [...]
The GREAT | Green Deal Data Space Project Announces Selection of 5 Reference Use Cases and Ending Phase 1 of the Project.
Milan, 24.07.2023 - The GREAT | Green Deal Data Space project, funded by the Digital Europe Programme, has made significant progress in its mission to promote sustainable and data-driven solutions for the European Green Deal. As part of its first phase, the project has selected five reference use cases that demonstrate the potential of data integration and collaboration in addressing environmental challenges. These use cases are: GOS4M, EMODnet, EPOS, BIOGIS360, Hydrology Use Case (composed of “large scale hydrology” and “seasonal forecasting of water resources”). Read the full press release [...]
Green Deal Data Space at BDVA Data Week 2023
Last week, the Green Deal Data Space project participated in Data Week 2023, a significant event organized by BDVA in Luleå, Sweden. This conference served as an ideal platform for experts, innovators, and stakeholders to explore the transformative potential of data-driven solutions in tackling pressing environmental challenges. Our project actively contributed to various sessions, focusing on sustainable smart cities, energy efficiency, climate change, and the implementation of high-value datasets. In this article, we highlight the key sessions in which the Green Deal Data Space project was involved, showcasing [...]